Enforcement Alert: EPA Enforces Lead Renovation, Repair, and Paint Regulations Against Violators

Comply with EPA Lead-Based Paint Regulations

Exposure to lead from deteriorated or disturbed lead paint is the single largest cause of childhood lead poisoning. The Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule protects residents of pre-1978 homes from the hazardous health effects of lead paint that is disturbed during renovation, repair, or painting activities.

EPA’s recent civil and criminal enforcement actions against franchises and others for failure to comply with this rule demonstrate the agency’s continued commitment to take action to protect human health. This Enforcement Alert highlights the importance of complying with the RRP Rule and the enforcement actions below illustrate the wide range of enforcement tools the EPA can use to deter and penalize violators.